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Three generations of the Sheppy family have farmed the 370 acres at Three Bridges Farm, weathering the ups and downs of cider-making. Visit for a glimpse at the Rural Life Museum and for cider tours to discover the inner workings of Sheppy’s cider, but shhhh, it’s a secret!
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Caring for unwanted and abandoned animals for over 75 years, Ferne Animal Sanctuary in Somerset hosts activities and events that contribute towards the charitable running costs of this wonderful facility. Set in 51 acres, you can visit the ever changing menagerie of animals including dogs, cats, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, rabbits, birds, chinchillas and more and have coffee and lunch while you’re there. The Sanctuary is open seven days a week and all donations are welcome.
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A lovely family day out at a very reasonable price. Our Grandchildren loved it! Although we loved all the animals, the only slight disappointment was not being able to see all the cats and dogs without a prior appointment with an intention to adopt.
April 2019
Release your inner rally driver at this 135 acre centre near Honiton where you can enjoy off road driving in the latest Land Rover models. Choose from a variety of packages for a great day out.
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Honiton is famous for its historic lace industry, and the Allhallows Museum is an homage to some of the highest quality production in the world. In Honiton’s oldest building, dating back to 1327, it features examples of 16th to early 20th century Honiton lace. The museum also incudes Honiton pottery, a mid Victorian furnished doll's house; palaeontology; children's toys; war memorabilia, mementos of Allhallows School and the Borough of Honiton; coins and trade tokens. There are children’s activities when you visit, and lace making tutorials are of course a highlight, helping to keep the craft alive for future generations. The museum is open from March to October although hours vary so keep an eye on the website. Admission is free, but it is a charity, so all donations are welcome.
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An unexpected pleasure. This museum was delightful and interesting and the staff and volunteers gave visitors their time and help very generously.
June 2018
This was an amazing museum to visit -and you can try your hand at lace making --- highly recommended visit for all ages. A gem of a place...
June 2017
Dating from 1106 Tiverton Castle was once home to the powerful medieval Earls of Devon and today is a fascinating mix of the remains of the medieval castle and a 17th century country house, all surrounded by beautiful gardens. Open to the public from Easter Sunday to October 31st.
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A large modern café serving good value tasty breakfasts, lunches and dinners, along with a range of cakes, teas and coffees.
Café Licious 15 South St, Wellington TA21 8NR (T: 01823 663095)
As the name suggests this café has a large tranquil garden with lots of flowers, plants and outdoor tables. A great spot to enjoy a coffee or light meal whilst exploring the town.
The Garden Café 17 High St, Wellington TA21 8QT (T: 01823 660896)
A welcoming restaurant housed in an 18th century building with lots of tempting options on the menu. Open for lunch and dinner.
Flavours Restaurant 59 High St, Wellington TA21 8QY (T: 01823 662006)
The Wellington branch of a local coffee shop chain with cool interiors, comfy seating and a good range of coffees, cakes, juices and snacks.
Coffee#1 17 Fore St, Wellington TA21 8AA (T: 01823 662014)
A great pub that feels like you’ve walked into someone’s home with comfy sofas by the fire, cosy corners and soft lighting - someone’s home with a well-stocked bar and a kitchen serving excellent food cooked to order that is ! Sunday roasts are particularly popular and worth booking.
The Holywell Inn The Holloway, Holywell Lake, Wellington TA21 0EJ (T: 01823 672770)
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Long sand and shingle beaches peppered with alabaster rocks that are perfect for finding fossils, Blue Anchor Bay and Dunster Beach in Somerset are adjacent to one another, and are beautiful places to while away the afternoon, whatever time of the year. Dogs are allowed on the beaches all year round, which is a novelty, there are toilets close by, and a pub as well for those lazy lunches after a morning’s stroll. The West Somerset Railway comes close to the beach, adding an extra layer of interest, and there’s plenty of parking close to both of them as well, which is always a blessing. The beaches are tidal and can get a little muddy at low tide, so careful not to slip and don’t get caught out when the water comes in!
Nice flat promenade with easy parking.
November 2023
Both well-worth a visit.
April 2019
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Perpetually featured amongst the best beaches in the area, Minehead Beach is in one of Somerset’s busiest holiday areas. Divided into two sections, The Strand is a wide sand and shingle beach that faces North-to-North West, it looks out across the Bristol Channel towards Wales. Terminus meanwhile is the north-facing part that was almost completely washed away in the early ‘90s. After a multimillion pound project, a sea wall was completed. Today it’s an excellent spot for swimming, kite-surfing and windsurfing. Dog restrictions apply in the summer and there are cafes, restaurants, toilets and shops all close by.
Great beach with plenty of space for the dogs to run. Very clean.
March 2022
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Seaton Beach is a mile long shingle beach overlooking Lyme Bay in one of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of East Devon. The gently sloping pebbles make this an ideal place to take a dip or try your hand at windsurfing, kayaking or stand up paddle boarding with equipment easily hired on site.
An esplanade links Seaton town at one end of the beach and the popular Seaton Beach Café at the other. The South West Coast Path runs alongside the beach and a walk to the nearby picturesque village of Beer is a real treat. Dogs are welcome all year.
Lovely walk along the seafront and excellent cafe at the end of it. Dog friendly and excellent food.
April 2024
In our view one of the most picturesque sea sides in Britain. Not too much commercialism. A good walk up Jacobs Ladder, the gardens are great for the horticulturalists. The beach is a mix of shingle and sand. There is plenty of beach to wander up and down, and you can get away from crowded areas which are more to the town.
June 2022
Nice seaside resort, lovely walk along seafront with the dog & very tasty lunch at the Coast cafe bar, very friendly staff & lovely food. We travelled to Seaton on the tram, very pleasant journey & we spent nice afternoon at Seaton.
October 2020
Stunning views, clear blue sea and an amazing beach side cafe!
August 2020
Very nice
July 2018
Lovely and clean,
July 2018
Nice place for a seaside stroll, we were a bit disappointed that bikes aren't allowed on the paths and that there are dog restrictions. Pebbly beach so no good for sand castles but we had a nice few hours and lunch and ice cream from one of the nearby cafes.
October 2017
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A small pebble beach in East Devon, Beer Beach is in a picturesque fishing village that hugs the shoreline. Parking is a little distance away from the beach itself, which is accessed via a sloping road and steps at the east end. There’s one large car park that’s around five minutes away on foot, and another smaller one in the centre of the town. As the beach is such an integral part of the town itself, there are cafes and shops close by, simply by dint of its location. There are toilets above the beach, so it’s got all the makings of a charming day out for the family in the summer, or somewhere to stroll and have a cup of tea if it’s a bit cooler. There aren’t any organized activities on the beach, so if you’re bringing the kids then keep that in mind. Dogs are not allowed on the West part of the beach from 1st May to 30th September.
We visited on a rainy day but this quaint little seaside village never changes! Enjoyed a coffee in the Dolphin Hotel, dog friendly
August 2023
Absolutely delightful spot
July 2022
Lovely, clean beach. Quiet but with great catering facilities. Fantastic
September 2021
We walked here from Seaton . Beer is a very pretty place worth a visit
July 2021
Beautiful!! Nice quiet with a well kept beach, plenty of places to eat and drink and relax!!
July 2021
A lovely place to spend the day. Good cafes right on the beach, plenty of other places to eat in town and great views.
June 2019
Idyllic
July 2018
Absolutely lovely so clean and tidy. Food and drink catered for very well three beach cafes. Fishing trips, hire of boats self drive if you wish, what more could you wish for.
July 2018
Lovely beach at any time but especially lively on festival day. We appreciated the walkways over the pebbles.
June 2018
Beer is a very pretty village!, and the beach is an absolute joy
September 2017
Visited one evening. A beautiful beach. You can walk to Seaton on the coast path, if you feel energetic and don't mind a lot of steps. Well worth it due to the stunning views.
May 2017
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Nestled into a valley that reaches down to the sea, Branscombe Beach is tucked away on the Jurassic Coast, and is linked to a timeless, magical village of the same name. Surrounded by woodland and farmland, the area is peppered with thatched houses, a working forge and a restored windmill. It’s a National Trust location, with a number of charming walks and trails to follow, one of which leads to the Old Bakery tearooms. The beach itself was a long pebble beach until the winter of 2022 when storms rearranged the pebbles and is now a long sandy beach. It has a large car park close by where there are toilets available, as well as a picnic area. The beach is a haven for walking, relaxing and adventurous rock-poolers. If you want to catch your supper it’s a wonderful place to fish for mackerel and pollock, although the Beach Shanty Cafe on Branscombe Beach provides excellent local food.
Lovely place for a dog walk along the beach. Such a pity that the sea is eroding the cliffs around here.
April 2024
Attractive beach, good energetic coast path walking.
October 2023
Beautiful Beach with stunning walks in both directions on coastal path. Sea shanty cafe modernised since our last visit. Lovely cream teas!
July 2023
The beach was within walking distance of where we were staying. Excellent for dogs and the sea shanty sells dog icecream
June 2023
Beach clean and has pebbles rather than a sandy beach. Fabulous food found at the Sea Shanty Cafe with sea view and stunning views of the Jurassic coast line.
August 2022
gorgeous beach - we canoed and swam a lot
September 2021
Lovely beach
September 2021
Clean pebble beach. Good facilities cafe shop and toilets. Nice and quiet when we went in july. Lovely walks nearby
July 2021
One of the few beaches we found that had some sand on it, although it also had lots of stones too of course, and dogs were welcome. The option to sit on a grass area next to the beach was a bonus too. I had a swim in the sea whilst there which was lovely.
June 2021
Lovely area but the only place you could get a coffee etc was the Sea Shanty and it was closed half term week!!!!! As the Sea Shanty and the Old Bakery were closed all week for me it let Branscombe down.
February 2020
We loved walking to beach fro Branscombe. If you follow the signs and walk on the road to the beach its quite hilly so take the footpath from behind the cottages opposite the Masons Arms, its a nice flat walk to the beach, easy to follow.
January 2020
Superb beach and surroundings. Tricky drive to get there but well worth it.
June 2018
A pretty place down narrow lanes - the village is a must for keen photographers too - loved it!
September 2017